5 from 4 votes
Shaved Asparagus Noodles With Pesto
These shaved asparagus noodles are like bright green fettuccine, turning everyone's favorite spring veggie into a low-carb, high-flavor dinner. And with foolproof step-by-step instructions, this recipe is as easy to throw together.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus 450 g
- 1 tsp olive oil 5 mL
- ¼ cup pesto 60 g
- ¼ cup feta cheese 30 g, crumbled
- pine nuts for garnish, coarse sea salt
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Shave: Clean and dry 1 lb asparagus. Break off the tough bottom inch of each spear. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus into long strips, moving from the tip to the bottom.
- Saute: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large saute pan over medium/high heat, then add asparagus. Cook, tossing frequently, until asparagus noodles are bright green and slightly tender, just 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Stir in ¼ cup pesto and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, topping with pine nuts, salt, and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11.6g
(4%)
Protein
10.7g
(21%)
Fat
19.6g
(30%)
Saturated Fat
5.7g
(29%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
404mg
(17%)
Potassium
470mg
(10%)
Fiber
5.3g
(21%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
5.2mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 10.7g | 21% |
| Fat | 19.6g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 21% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.